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21 Free Courses for Key Account Managers to Boost Your Skills Now

Account Manager Tips

Because the job is so varied and involves many different tasks, you need a lot of skills to do it well: Strategic thinking Influencing Business management Leadership Teamwork Change management Innovation and creativity Solution design and positioning Relationship building Sales Project management Phew! Strategic Account Management.

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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

And the strategic need to align marketing objectives to a firm’s strategic intent. The crux of marketing is to anticipate (and meet) client needs whilst maximising profit. Price is a major driver of profit. Often, pricing becomes the focus of these negotiations. Books on pricing?

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Understanding Account Management Essentials

Arpedio

Driving business growth: Effective account managers are able to identify new business opportunities within existing accounts, and develop strategies to increase revenue and profitability. Problem-Solving Ability: Account managers must be adept at identifying and resolving issues promptly and effectively, ensuring client satisfaction.

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Value-Based Selling: 7 Essential Tips for Sales Leaders

Brooks Group

So, sales organizations need focus on improving their sellers’ sales skills and strategic thinking abilities. Prospect: We spend a lot of time, energy, and money negotiating the returns and tracking down deliveries. It’s cutting into our profit margin substantially. What Is Value-Based Selling?

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Theory of Constraints: What's Hindering Growth In Your Agency

Liston Witherill

I was doing production, only serving to sabotage our capacity because it took me away from my strengths – strategic thinking, creativity, sales, marketing – and put me in a role I underperformed in. Sales: the percentage of quality leads you’re closing, and how profitable they are.

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Thinking about starting your own business? Here’s what to know

ACT

Determine whether you can build a profitable business model with this idea. You must develop and polish a broad spectrum of skills, from negotiation and networking to problem-solving, budgeting, and strategic thinking. Start by identifying a niche and defining your business idea.

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Strategic Account Management

ProlifIQ

The focus on customer retention within strategic account management is paramount as it ensures the longevity and profitability of the relationships with these strategic customers. Strategic account management planning involves proactive and strategic thinking.